DVDs

The lowdown: This Emmy Award-winning HBO movie features a phenomenal performance by Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin as it portrays a behind-the-scenes look at John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, from the decision to place Palin on the ticket to the loss to Barack Obama. It is Moore's interpretation of Palin that drives this film.

Don't miss: A featurette with political experts explaining and analyzing the power and attraction of candidates who seek the presidency; a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the movie and its transition from page to screen are the major bonus offerings.

The lowdown: This post-apocalyptic adventure, based on the comic book character, stars Karl Urban as the last word in justice. Dredd is police officer, judge and jury in a world overrun by criminals and mind-altering drugs. Critics at Rottentomatoes.com gave the movie a thumbs up with a 78 percent positive rating.

Don't miss: Extras include a look at 35 years of Judge Dredd, featurettes on the making of the movie, its special effects, Dredd's gear and the 3D effects as well a "Welcome to Peach Trees" featurette and a Dredd motion comic prequel.

Score: ★★★

"THE HOUR 2"

(Blu-ray). BBC Home Entertainment ($39.98)

Rated: Not rated

The lowdown: The second miniseries that follows a competitive and sharp British news trio who return to the air after they were dumped because of a controversial interview. Set in the late 1950s, the series follows the three journalists through scandal, reporting the news and corruption.